Syktyvkar climate
Syktyvkar (Komi, Russia) has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc). The average temperature over the year is 0 °C32 °F, and about 872 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Syktyvkar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −139 | −19−3 | −163 | 461.8 | 31 |
| Feb | −1112 | −18−1 | −155 | 391.5 | 28 |
| Mar | −424 | −1112 | −818 | 502.0 | 31 |
| Apr | 235 | −425 | −130 | 572.3 | 27 |
| May | 1356 | 438 | 847 | 913.6 | 9 |
| Jun | 1864 | 948 | 1356 | 1054.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 2271 | 1355 | 1763 | 923.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 1864 | 1050 | 1457 | 1114.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 1253 | 541 | 847 | 843.3 | 2 |
| Oct | 337 | −129 | 133 | 803.1 | 20 |
| Nov | −523 | −1014 | −719 | 622.4 | 29 |
| Dec | −1113 | −163 | −138 | 552.1 | 31 |
| Year | 2271 | −19−3 | 032 | 87234 | 208 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 76% | 0.3 | 6:12 |
| Feb | 99% | 70% | 0.9 | 8:48 |
| Mar | 99% | 75% | 2.1 | 11:32 |
| Apr | 96% | 69% | 3.5 | 14:38 |
| May | 82% | 66% | 4.8 | 17:32 |
| Jun | 82% | 70% | 5.2 | 19:31 |
| Jul | 83% | 63% | 5.2 | 18:38 |
| Aug | 87% | 69% | 3.6 | 15:53 |
| Sep | 91% | 76% | 2.1 | 12:47 |
| Oct | 95% | 90% | 0.8 | 9:49 |
| Nov | 98% | 89% | 0.3 | 6:59 |
| Dec | 100% | 82% | 0.1 | 5:20 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Syktyvkar is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C71 °F and a low of 13 °C55 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −13 °C9 °F and lows −19 °C−3 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.4 °C60.1 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 872 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (111 mm4.4 in), the driest is February (39 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 82% in June to 100% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 63%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 0 km/h (0 mph) in September to 2 km/h (1 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 5.3 hours in December to 19.5 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in October–April. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in March, at about 69 cm.
Best time to visit Syktyvkar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are July. Average highs then reach 22 °C71 °F to 22 °C71 °F. Precipitation is 92 mm3.6 in to 92 mm3.6 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −13 °C9 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Syktyvkar
- Winter (December–February) — highs −139 to −11 °C13 °F, lows −19−3 to −16 °C3 °F, about 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs −424 to 13 °C56 °F, lows −1112 to 4 °C38 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1864 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 948 to 13 °C55 °F, about 103 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs −523 to 12 °C53 °F, lows −1014 to 5 °C41 °F, about 75 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
How Syktyvkar compares
The nearest larger place is Kirov, about 347 km to the south. Compared with it, Syktyvkar is on average 1.4 °C2.6 °F cooler. It receives 9% more precipitation (872 mm34 in vs 799 mm31 in). The difference is largest in May (2.1 °C3.8 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Syktyvkar is the 144th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 9th wettest. See all of them on the Russia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Kuopio (Finland, Dfb), Petropavl (Kazakhstan, Dfb) and Saguenay (Canada, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Ukhta 258 km · −1 °C30 °F · 831 mm33 in
- Climate in Kirov 347 km · 2 °C35 °F · 799 mm31 in
- Climate in Kudymkar 362 km · 1 °C33 °F · 800 mm32 in
- Climate in Glazov 405 km · 2 °C35 °F · 774 mm30 in
- Climate in Berezniki 413 km · 0 °C32 °F · 937 mm37 in
- Climate in Perm 507 km · 1 °C34 °F · 776 mm31 in
- Climate in Izhevsk 552 km · 2 °C35 °F · 698 mm27 in
- Climate in Yoshkar-Ola 583 km · 3 °C38 °F · 699 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Syktyvkar?
July is the warmest month in Syktyvkar. Its average high is 22 °C (71 °F) and its average low is 13 °C (55 °F).
What is the coldest month in Syktyvkar?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -13 °C (9 °F) and its average low is -19 °C (-3 °F).
When does it rain the most in Syktyvkar?
August is the wettest month with about 111 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 39 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Syktyvkar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.